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1936
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2012
Donald May Obituary
Holdingford
Jan. 28, 1936 - Dec. 10, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am Friday December 14, at the Church of All Saints, St. Hedwigs in Holdingford for Donald May age 76 of Holdingford. He passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 10th at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday December 13th and Friday, 1 hour before mass at St. Hedwig's Church, Holding- ford. Burial will be at a later date.
Donnie was born January 28,1936 in St. Cloud to Mabel (Granquist) and Fred May. The family moved to Holdingford when they bought and ran the Korner Kitchen Restaurant. Donnie married Millie Paggen April 16, 1956 at St. Hedwig's Church and spent the rest of his life in Holdingford. Donnie & Millie were married 56 years had three daughters and two sons.
Donnie first worked as butter maker at the Holdingford Creamery. When the creamery closed he worked at Franklin Mfg in St. Cloud as a night shift supervisor for many years. He drove school bus for Holdingford School District and was a custodian and grounds keeper for both St. Hedwig's & St. Mary's Churches for 21 years. He was a member of the Holdingford Fire Dept for 28 years, and belonged to American Legion Frank Feia Post 211, Holdingford.
Donnie enjoyed motorcycling, camping, fishing, hunting and his most favorite was winter spear fishing. Millie was the love of his life, along with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donnie is survived by his wife Millie, children JoAnn (Ron) Holm, New Brighton, Susan (Douglas) Marstein, Holdingford, Tom (Mary) May, St. Cloud, Diane Scott, Forest Lake. 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Fred May, son Danny, brother LeRoy and grand-daughters Angela and Amy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald May
Lila Thomas
January 11, 2013
Millie;
I was shocked to hear of Don's passing. Just heard a few days ago when I spoke with Janice. My sincere condolences go out to you. He was a special man!
Judy Rossel (Opatz
December 15, 2012
Donny will be greatly missed! He was a very Wonderful man, so full of life and fun!
Fr. Mark Stang
December 15, 2012
I want to express my sympathy to you Millie and to the whole family. I will always remember Donnie cutting the lawn and making sure everything around the church was looking good. I want to say on behalf of all the priest he worked with how graetful we are for his dedicated service.
I am sorry I was unable to make it to the wake or funeral. I will remember him at Mass along with you Millie and the whole family.
God bless you
December 13, 2012
Millie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Donnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through the days ahead. Take care, God Bless you all. (Cousin) Mary&Bob Koering
Lynne & Pebbles Pueringer
December 13, 2012
Millie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.
Therese Lynch
December 13, 2012
Donnie was my bus driver for years when I was in elementary, and honestly, I looked forward to seeing him everyday. He would always smile at me and pretend to swallow his toothpick he had in his mouth and I thought he was performing magic! I will miss him and his great personality!!
Jeff & Lisa Stoermann
December 13, 2012
Millie and family~
We were so sad to hear of Donnie's sudden passing. Our hearts go out to all of you and hoping you can find some comfort in your wonderful memories. Donnie had a zest for life and that was obvious with his smile and the sparkle in his eyes - he will truly be missed!
Angela McGee
December 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Donnie was a wonderful man, always so friendly and he will be missed!
- Angie (Ebnet) McGee
Kim & Duane Douvier
December 12, 2012
Our deepest sympathy Millie and family. We will miss Donnie and his friendly smile and happy face. "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow" With love and prayers, Duane and Kim Douvier Family
December 12, 2012
So sad to hear of Donnie's death. Am praying for all. Irene Poissant
Irene (Ziebol) Stearns
December 12, 2012
Wishing you & your family strength & peace at this time of your great sorrow. We lived next door to Donnie on 20th Ave S. and of course played & went to school together. Please accept my deepest sympaathy
Dennis & Marie Hoppe
December 12, 2012
Our sympathy to the May family at this sad time. Knowing Donny, he is already ice fishing.
Holdingford Elementary & HS Student
December 12, 2012
You always had a friendly smile on your face. You were known as the best bus driver. As a kid who didn't want to go to school you always put me & many others at ease. You were the nice friendly bus driver. God Bless You & Thanks for your kindness...over the years you continued to greet everyone with a smile and a friendly "Hello". You will be missed by all.
Gary & Jordy Opatz
December 12, 2012
Our Prayers and Condolences to the Family. Donnie will be sadly missed by all of us!
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